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Messages - scoatw

Started commuting 2 mos. ago when car broke down. I rode in last summer then stopped when weather changed. I bought a good rain jacket/pants/shoe covers. Rain doesn't bother me, it's dodging the lightning bolts that terrifies me. Anyway, I get up a half hour earlier to ride in. It's 8 mi one way. Starting to get used to it. Always wanted to before in the past, but could'nt get motivated. Once the car is fixed I intend to keep riding. We'll see how the winter goes. Altho I've been getting motivated by all I read on the Net. I've got the gear. I've also been looking at studded tires.

Where is Millpoint in relation to Marlington? I've been using Google Earth to do some advance scouting of the roads, and I don't see it. You're info is great though. I hope I'm not biting off more than I can chew. I knew the roads in WVa would be alot tougher than SE Ohio. But I figure I'll just take my time at them.

Thanks for the feedback Hondo. I was planning to ride from Ravenswood to Lexington. No shoulders/Logging trucks don't bother me.As long as I don't have alot of car traffic. I figure traffic would be a little heavier nearer towns/villages. I'm used to riding on State Routes here in Ohio. Any other alternatives along that route would be appreciative. I have'nt checked yet.But any camping info would be helpful.

How does one go about protecting themselves at night from bears. I mean, when you're all bundled up for the night in your tent. Are there any methods or devices to warn you of a bear entering your camp. And in the middle of the night,when it's pitch black and and your sound asleep,what do you do when a bear starts sniffing around. :8o: